Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Part Time Temporary positions available until January 2028
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: John Hunter Children’s Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ683434
Application Close Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Join John Hunter Children’s Hospital through our Supported Introduction to Paediatrics (SIP) Program and build your confidence, skills and experience in paediatric care. Work alongside experienced teams in a leading tertiary hospital, caring for children and families across medical, surgical, trauma and neonatal services.
No previous paediatric experience required — just your passion to learn, grow and make a difference. Applicants must have completed at least a new graduate year in nursing.
Supported to grow. Inspired to make a difference.
The SIP Program provides Registered Nurses with a supportive pathway into paediatric nursing, helping you build clinical skills, confidence and experience while caring for children and their families.
As a participant, you will:
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Rotate through two clinical areas within John Hunter Children’s Hospital.
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Develop paediatric nursing skills and clinical confidence.
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Gain experience caring for neonates, infants, children and adolescents.
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Access structured orientation, study days and ongoing support.
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Work with the Paediatric Nursing Education Team to achieve your goals.
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Build experience in a supportive, collaborative team environment.
You’re a Registered Nurse who is passionate about learning, growing and providing exceptional care to children and families. You’ll bring:
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Compassion, empathy and a family-centred approach.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Resilience, adaptability and a willingness to learn.
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Confidence to embrace new challenges.
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A commitment to safe, evidence-based care.
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A genuine interest in paediatric nursing.
Essential requirements
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Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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Completion of at least a new graduate year in nursing.
Working in paediatrics is challenging, rewarding and never the same. From newborns to adolescents, you’ll make a meaningful difference while building your skills and experience in a supportive team.
Why join us?
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Supportive and collaborative team environment.
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Flexible rostering options.
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
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6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
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Paid parental leave.
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Ellen Mills on
[email protected]
Additional Information
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
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